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Meet Our Saturday Co-Plenaries / Register for NCFR 2025 by Aug. 14 / Opportunities for Students / CFLE Conversations / Volunteer to the CFLE Advisory Board / NCFR Award Opportunities! / NCFR Nexus Call for Articles / & More |
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NCFR Weekly Zippy News
Friday, August 8, 2025 |
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• 2025 Annual Conference Information
• Attention Students: Opportunities Await You!
• CFLE News & Updates |
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NCFR 2025 Featured Co-Presenters
Annette Lareau Ph.D., and Blair Sackett, Ph.D., on Class, Cultural Knowledge, and Barriers to Mobility
We are excited to present our plenary co-presenters, who will close out the 2025 NCFR Annual Conference—Annette Lareau, Ph.D., and Blair Sackett, Ph.D. (pictured l to r) |
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Dr. Lareau and Dr. Sackett will present on economic barriers, cultural knowledge on navigating institutions, which can facilitate or impede upward mobility, as well as ways in which organizations routinely make errors and create "hurdles, knots, and reverberations" for low income families.
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>> EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION ENDS AUG. 14 << |
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REGISTER FOR NCFR 2025 BY AUG. 14 |
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2025 NCFR Annual Conference
Early Bird Deadline is Aug. 14 | Register Today!
Hopefully you have secured your registration, hotel, and travel plans to meet up in Baltimore this fall for the 2025 NCFR Annual Conference. ★ If not, act fast—early bird registration rates end Aug. 14, less than 1 week away!★
We do not want you to miss out on the NCFR Annual Conference—the venue for high-quality, cutting-edge Family Science research and the place for making meaningful connections, building relationship and affinity. While there is still time, be sure to register for the 2025 NCFR Annual Conference, taking place Nov. 19-22. |
| REGISTER FOR NCFR 2025 |
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NCFR brings you a NEW conference registration experience. The process this year should be a timesaver–one sign-in to register & book your room!
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If you use the registration link in your email, your NCFR account information will autopopulate
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If you are not an NCFR member or are new to NCFR, create an account in minutes
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You may also begin the registration process here
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Once registered for the conference, book your hotel room by clicking the blue button for hotel reservations
Please note: Updates will sync to the conference registration website the next business day. Therefore, member rates will be available for new or renewing members the following business day | become a member
★Register by Aug. 14 to secure the early-bird registration rate.★
>>REGISTER FOR NCFR 2025<< |
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YOUR HOTEL ROOM AWAITS |
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2025 NCFR Annual Conference
Book Your Hotel Stay After Registering for the Conference
After you register for the 2025 NCFR Annual Conference, make your plans complete by reserving your room at NCFR's conference hotel site, the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront. Look for the blue "Book Hotel" button once registered. You will then be able to use NCFR's discounted conference rate. The Baltimore Marriott Waterfront is this year's conference destination. Located next to the Baltimore Harbor, in the Harbor East neighborhood, and surrounded by restaurants, stores, and all kinds of fun, local opportunities.
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First, register for the 2025 NCFR Annual Conference! Early Bird ends Aug. 14!
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Book your hotel room at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront *(book by 5 p.m. ET, Oct. 28, to receive the NCFR conference room rate).
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Once you have registered and reserved your hotel room, a confirmation will be coming your way via email.
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Take a look at some of the opportunities that await you—area outings for member groups | conference guide to fun.
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See you in November at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront!
BOOK YOUR ROOM
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TCRM AT NCFR 2025 |
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2025 NCFR Annual Conference
Register for Theory Construction and Research Methodology (TCRM) Workshop
Full day Nov. 18 | AM only Nov. 19
$40 for students | $60 for professionals
Do you have research interests or ideas in theory and/or methodology? Are you interested in advancing the study of families? If so, you should place NCFR's Theory Construction and Research Methodology (TCRM) Workshop in your conference plans. TCRM is a longstanding tradition within NCFR.
This preconference workshop promotes collaborative discussion and offers a forum for constructive feedback that moves ideas forward and working papers are reviewed, discussed, and strengthened. TCRM presents an atmosphere of collaboration, pushing forward the thinking of authors, discussants, and the audience alike. Read more about TCRM 2025
ALL are invited and welcome to register to attend TCRM. Please note: TCRM registration is separate from and in addition to conference registration. TCRM sessions will be a full day on Tuesday, Nov. 18, through the morning of Wednesday, Nov. 19.
REGISTER FOR TCRM
TCRM is made possible with the support of NCFR's Journal of Family Theory & Review. |
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STUDENTS, MEET US IN BALTIMORE |
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2025 NCFR Annual Conference
Students, Register for the 2025 NCFR Annual Conference
Special Rates & Perks for Students
Attention: Undergraduate and Graduate Students
Students, take a look at [some of] the 2025 NCFR Annual Conference opportunities that are just for you!
- Register to attend the conference. Special registration rates are available to all students, and even deeper discounts for NCFR student members—become a member
- Volunteer to be an NCFR Student Aide and receive a $60 conference registration rebate! This is a unique benefit of your NCFR membership. When registering, select "Yes" for the question that asks if you would like to be a student aide.
- A limited number of discounted hotel rooms are available for students attending NCFR 2025. Learn more about this student only benefit
STUDENTS: LEARN MORE ABOUT THE 2025 NCFR ANNUAL CONFERENCE
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NCFR STUDENT HONORS |
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Did You Graduate or Planning to Graduate in 2025?
2025 Graduates: Apply by Sept. 22
Are you a 2025 graduate or soon-to-be graduate with a degree in Family Science? Apply to the NCFR Honors Student Recognition Program and receive recognition for your accomplishments. LEARN MORE
The NCFR honors program is an opportunity available to students of all academic levels. The application deadline for all 2025 semesters (spring, summer, and fall) is September 22. Tell your friends!
APPLY TODAY |
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NCFR AWARDS |
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NCFR Awards and Recognition
Dawn Cassidy CFLE Special Recognition Award
Nominate or Self-Nominate by Sept. 1
Each year, NCFR recognizes a Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE) who has demonstrated exceptional effort in promoting, supporting, or improving the CFLE credential or program. The Dawn Cassidy CFLE Special Recognition Award honors individual(s) who has demonstrated exceptional effort in promoting, supporting, or improving the CFLE credential or program.
The 2024 recipient was Alisha M. Hardman, Ph.D., CFLE—learn more about Dr. Hardman's contributions.
Please consider nominating a deserving colleague or applying for this year's award yourself! Nominations or applications are due by Sept. 1.
Ready to nominate or apply? GO TO THE NCFR AWARDS SITE
Log in with your NCFR username or create an account easily at my.ncfr.org |
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NCFR Awards and Recognition
NCFR IDC Social Justice Award
Application Deadline Extended to Aug. 15
The NCFR Inclusion and Diversity Committee (IDC) established the Social Justice Award to acknowledge an NCFR member for their outstanding contributions in the area of social justice relative to their work with families (e.g., community or campus advocacy work, leadership within NCFR, development and/or implementation of social justice pedagogical practices, etc.).
This work could look like community or campus advocacy work, academic scholarship (e.g., articles or presentations), just to name a few.
Self-nominate or nominate a member making extraordinary strides towards Family Science social justice work. Learn more and apply to the NCFR IDC Social Justice Award. |
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>> SEE ALL 2025 NCFR AWARDS << |
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IN MORE NEWS |
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NCFR Resources
NEW NCFR Policy Corner
We are excited to launch a new addition to Zippy—NCFR’s Policy Corner—a bi-weekly segment dedicated to keeping our community informed, engaged, and connected around key policy and advocacy issues affecting families and Family Science.
The Policy Corner will spotlight policy and advocacy efforts that our community of members are elevating, tracking and mobilizing around in support of our shared vision: Every Family Thriving.
Have a policy issue on your radar? We'd love to hear from you! Share your insights with us at policy@ncfr.org.
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CALL FOR ARTICLES |
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NCFR Nexus: Winter 2026 Call for Articles
Submission deadline: Nov. 1
The winter 2026 issue of NCFR Nexus will explore later adulthood. According to the 2020 U.S. Census, the median age of the United States population is increasing. Growing numbers of older adults presents both opportunities and challenges. Many older adults live healthy, independent lives while others require significant care, often by unpaid family members.
Examples of potential topics include the following and more:
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What does the research tell us about the well-being of later-life adults?
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How can communities support healthy aging?
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What kind of support do families need when they are caring for elders?
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How are colleges and universities preparing the next generation of family professionals to serve older adults and their families?
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How do Family Life Educators support older adults and multigenerational families in their practices?
NCFR Nexus seeks to bring together the voices of researchers, educators, practitioners, and policymakers, fostering a diverse knowledge exchange. The NCFR Nexus editor invites authors to submit applied research-focused, teaching and learning-focused and practice-focused articles that explore later adulthood.
Prospective authors should submit their articles through the NCFR Nexus Article Submission Form by Nov. 1, 2025. Contact the NCFR Nexus editor, Beth Magistad, Ph.D., CFLE, with questions, ideas, and intentions.
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Spring, and summer NCFR Nexus calls are available as well.
LEARN MORE |
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NCFR RESEARCH |
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NCFR Journals
New NCFR Research
Published between July 27-August 2
Every week, we aspire to share with you some of the latest research from all three of NCFR's scholarly journals advancing Family Science—Journal of Marriage and Family (JMF), Family Relations: Interdisciplinary Journal of Applied Family Science (FR), and Journal of Family Theory & Review (JFTR).
The early-view articles you will find below published in two of NCFR's journals give you an idea of the kind of high-impact research being done in our international scholarly journals.
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Examining Functional Solidarity in Families With the Social Relations Model — Leila Van Imschoot, M.S., Lara Stas, Ph.D., Ann Buysse, Ph.D. (JMF)
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Chinese Young Adults' Filial Piety, Contact and Support for Their Grandparents, and Ageism — Qiming Li, Ph.D., Xin Yin, Feng Zhang, Ph.D. (FR)
VIEW ALL NEW NCFR RESEARCH
If you are an NCFR member subscribed to one of our journals, you can access articles by logging into your NCFR account. You can also sign up for email alerts. |
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CFLE Service Opportunity
Positions Available on the CFLE Advisory Board
Apply by Sept. 1
NCFR is currently seeking 1 Employer Representative and 1 New Professional Representative to serve on the Certified Family Life Educator Advisory Board.
The available positions are for three-year terms beginning January 1, 2026. Email your application materials by September 1, 2025.
SEE FULL DETAILS & APPLY TODAY |
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CFLE Conversations
Business Strategies for CFLEs
Wed., Sept. 10 / 11 a.m. – Noon CT
Facilitator: LaFarris L. Risby, CFLE
FREE for CFLEs / Renew your CFLE credential
Are you a CFLE starting or growing your business? Join this conversation to engage in discussion with other CFLEs doing the same work.
LaFarris L. Risby, CFLE, is a seasoned entrepreneur, business consultant, and child care pioneer with over 30 years of experience in business development, education, and community enrichment. As CEO of LaFarris, Inc. since 2016, Ms. Risby has been dedicated to helping individuals and businesses launch, grow, and thrive. She specializes in consultation and guiding clients through the process of building sustainable businesses, leveraging minority status, and accessing corporate and government-sponsored programs to create lasting financial and brand growth.
Ms. Risby founded Loving Arms Childcare & Preschool in 1999. With expertise in entrepreneurship, child care innovation, and community development, Ms. Risby provides tailored mentorship and training for entrepreneurs, emphasizing sustainable growth and impactful leadership. Her lifelong mission is to inspire success and build enduring legacies for individuals, families, and businesses.
Join Ms. Risby and fellow CFLEs for an engaging discussion on business strategizing.
RESERVE YOUR SEAT |
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MORE NCFR NEWS |
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Fill Your Job Openings with NCFR Jobs Center
Announce your organization's jobs with NCFR
Did you know that NCFR is uniquely positioned to connect the best prospective employees in Family Science with your organization or department? Head on over to the NCFR Jobs Center to submit your listing today! By posting to the NCFR Jobs Center, you will reach qualified candidates with the family knowledge and skills you are seeking.
The place to showcase your transdisciplinary job openings that focus on working with families or serving families, and all that your organization has to offer potential employees is the NCFR Jobs Center.
POST A JOB OPENING |
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Organization and Department Resources
NCFR Classroom Licenses
NCFR members and CFLEs save!
As you are preparing your course or department for the upcoming semester, or perhaps gearing up your business/organization for what's to come—we want to remind you that you can use content from NCFR with your students, colleagues, constituents and so forth. NCFR webinars can be a great educational, professional development resource to foster enriched learning experiences in such topics as Family Life Education methodology, qualitative and quantitative research, mentorship, guidance for practitioners, implementing Family Life Education programs, and more!
View all NCFR on-demand webinars and use our request form to order your NCFR license today!
NCFR members and CFLEs save on this resource—become a member | become a CFLE
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Video of the Week
Back to School: Resetting Routines for Kids and Smart Prepping for Parents
In the spirit of back to school season, the video this week offers some tips in preparation for the transition from the summer to the school year. We wish all students the very best and much success this school year!
WATCH VIDEO
Do you have a video of a local news story from your area, or something notable? Email a link to Kristal Johnson and perhaps we will feature it in Zippy News!
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NCFR JOBS CENTER |
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Employment Opportunities
Employers: Get your job opening included in Zippy News by posting it in
NCFR's online Jobs Center! Get started here. |
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Professor and Head Department of Human Development and Family Science
Auburn University
The Department of Human Development and Family Science invites applications for a twelve-month, tenure-eligible position, Professor and Head, with a preferred start date of January 1, 2026.
Besides providing visionary leadership and promote excellence in teaching, research, and Extension/outreach, responsibilities of the department head include, but are not limited to, manage academic and administrative functions; recruit and retain faculty, staff, and students; assess personnel and program performance; strategic plan and budget; serving as a liaison to administration, alumni, and the community.
Location: Auburn, Alabama
Required Education: Doctorate in human development, Family Science, or a closely related field
Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin Aug. 15; open until filled
SEE FULL DETAILS & APPLY |
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Assistant/Associate Professor - Health and Human Sciences
Texas Tech University
The Department of Interdisciplinary Human Sciences (IHS) in the College of Health and Human Sciences invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track assistant/associate professor—rank is commensurate with candidate's experience and research productivity.
Ideal candidates to this position must be able to demonstrate evidence of strong research productivity or a clear path to develop an impactful research program supported by extramural funding as well as the ability to mentor graduate and undergraduate student research.
The preferred start date is January 1, 2026.
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Required Education: Doctorate in a field related to health and human sciences (e.g., human development, Family Science, or a related discipline)
Application Deadline: Sept. 1
SEE FULL DETAILS & APPLY |
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Open Rank Assistant/Associate Professor of Practice - Health and Human Sciences
Texas Tech University
The Department of Interdisciplinary Human Sciences (IHS) in the College of Health and Human Sciences seeks applications for a full-time, open rank assistant/associate professor of practice.
Applicants to this position should have a record of effective teaching, specifically human sciences content both online and face to face modalities; administrative experience; record of professional service; history of mentoring student research.
The preferred start date is January 1, 2026.
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Required Education: Doctorate in a field related to health and human sciences (e.g., Family Science, human development, or a related discipline)
Application Deadline: Sept. 1
SEE FULL DETAILS & APPLY |
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